Naples (Napoli) to Palermo Ferry – Direct Crossings & Route Transfer Options

Connects ferry port Naples (Napoli) in Italy, Gulf of Naples, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy with ferry port Palermo in Sicily, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy.
This ferry route to Palermo is currently served by 3 companies: Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV). In the high season it runs 2 or 3 crossings per day, in total 20 times per week from Naples (Napoli). In the low season it runs 2 or 3 crossings per day, in total 17 times per week. Journey time is between 8 hours 30 minutes and 11 hours 30 minutes depending on the route. Ticket prices for foot passangers range from 28 Euro to 63 Euro.
The shortest distance from Naples (Napoli) to Palermo is 168 nautical miles (NM) which is 311 km or 193 miles.
Check return route for Ferry from Palermo to Naples (Napoli)

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Timetables for Ferry from Naples (Napoli) to Palermo

Sailing duration: about 10 hrs / about 10 hrs 30 min / about 11 hrs 30 min
Months: January to December
Frequency: mostly sails 3-4 times per week / usually sails daily
High season: 17 crossings per week
Low season: 17 crossings per week
Vehicles and Pets allowed:
Company: Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV)

No direct ferry suits your preference? You can sail by ferry via one intermediate port: Cagliari. Check also reverse route: Palermo to Naples (Napoli)

Naples (Napoli) to Palermo via Cagliari - Indirect Ferry Crossings

First leg (Naples (Napoli) → Cagliari):
Duration: about 15 hrs
Frequency: typically in operation once per week
Vehicles and Pets allowed:
Ferry from Naples (Napoli) to Cagliari

Second leg (Cagliari → Palermo):
Duration: about 12 hrs
Frequency: typically in operation once per week
Vehicles and Pets allowed:
Ferry from Cagliari to Palermo

Map of ferry route options from Naples (Napoli) to Palermo

Please note: The ferry company reserves the right to modify crossing times. Although we carefully update the schedules on this site, it’s recommended to verify all timetables directly with the ferry company for the most up-to-date information.